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Les Murray is amongst the most gifted poets writing today, his multi-faceted talents have received high praise both in his native Australia and beyond. But he has also proved a controversial figure, whose poetry strays across the boundaries of political and cultural debate. The only full critical study of Murray's work available, Steven Matthews provides a complete picture of his career to date, from its early parables of national emergence to the working man's epic encounter with the major events of the twentieth century, Fredy Neptune. Provides detailed readings of key poems, as well as literary and cultural contexts for the rapid shifts in style and subject matter Murray has made from collection to collection. Gives an overview of Murray's place within Australian literature and national thought. ;
Critical Games is about the games we play (whether we know it or not), the ways we play them (for fun, but also to win, and to gain approval from others), and what happens when they get out of hand. The book interrogates the theory of play and gaming, with a particular focus on the games played by literary authors and literary critics. Drawing on (often self-critical) autobiography, as well as readings in texts across a range of languages, Tim Beasley-Murray plays with academic conventions to highlight what is at stake in them, turning to the Game of Literature, from Kafka to Carrère, to seek models and warnings of the outcomes of taking games too seriously, or not taking them seriously enough.
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A collection of essays on Scottish witchcraft and witch-hunting, which covers the whole period of the Scottish witch-hunt, from the mid-sixteenth century to the early eighteenth. Includes studies of particular witchcraft panics such as a reassessment of the role of King James VI. Covers a wide range of topics concerned with Scottish witch-hunting and places it in the context of other topics such as gender relations, folklore, magic and healing, and moral regulation by the church and state. Provides a comparative dimension of witch-hunting beyond Scotland - one on the global context, and one comparing Scotland with England. It is a showcase for the latest thinking on the subject and will be of interest to all scholars studying witchcraft in early modern Europe, as well as the general reader wanting to move beyond shallow and sensational accounts of a subject of compelling in. ;
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Marketing and management processes across industries can be very similar, but contexts vary where political intervention, public interest and local sustainability are involved. The rural business setting is especially intricate due to the assortment of different business opportunities, ranging from traditional agriculture, to tourism enterprise and even high-tech business. This important new textbook on the subject: - Examines key issues affecting rural enterprise and tourism - Explores the breadth of rural enterprise management and marketing across both developed and developing economies - Discusses strategies for business growth within a rural setting, such as knowledge development, proper planning and innovation - Uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content specifically selected to appeal to both student and practitioner readers Including pedagogical features and full colour throughout, this new textbook provides an engaging and thought-provoking resource for students and practitioners of tourism, rural business and related industries. ; Marketing and management processes are especially intricate for the rural business setting due to the assortment of different business opportunities. This important new textbook examines key issues, discusses strategies for growth and uses a mix of case studies and theoretical content across developed and developing countries. ; Introduction: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson) Part 1: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise in developed economies 1: Rural enterprise business development: the developed world context (Peter Robinson & Alison Murray) 2: Selling to consumers (Sammy Li, Roya Rahimi & Nikolaos Stylos) 3: Sustainability, CSR and Ethics: Developed economies perspective (Caroline Wiscombe) 4: Community engagement and rural tourism enterprise (Peter Wiltshier) 5: Social enterprise and the rural landscape (Caroline Wiscombe, Liz Heyworth, Sandy Ryder, Lucy Maynard & Charles Dobson) Part 2: Management and marketing rural tourism and enterprise: developing world context 6: The rural business environment in developing economies (Solomon Olorunfemi Olubiyo & Ade Oriade) 7: Marketing and Communications and Rural Business in developing countries (Abiodun Elijah Obayelu & Nikolaos Stylos) 8: Consumers and Rural Tourism in developing Economies (Vivienne Saverimuttu and Maria Estela Varua) 9: Sustainability and Ethics in rural business and tourism in the Developing World (Weng Marc Lim and Sine Heitman) 10: Community engagement, rural institutions and rural tourism business in developing countries (Anahita Malek, Fabio Carbone & Asia Alder) Part 3: Strategies for rural business management and growth 11: Challenges and Strategies for rural business operations in developed and developing Economies (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson) 12: Developing and Growing Knowledge within rural tourism enterprises (Tony Greenwood and Jo Tate) 13: Collaborate to Innovate: Challenges and Strategies for rural business to innovate (Ainurul Rosli, Jane Chang and Maria L. Granados) 14: Strategies for rural business growth (Crispin Dale, Neil Robinson and Mike Evans) 15: Opportunities for growth: The rural tourism policy and planning perspective (Caroline Wiscombe and Steve Gelder) Conclusion: (Ade Oriade and Peter Robinson)
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From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, Australian settler colonists mobilised their unique settler experiences to develop their own vision of what 'empire' was and could be. Reinterpreting their histories and attempting to divine their futures with a much heavier concentration on racialized visions of humanity, white Australian settlers came to believe that their whiteness as well as their Britishness qualified them for an equal voice in the running of Britain's imperial project. Through asserting their case, many soon claimed that, as newly minted citizens of a progressive and exemplary Australian Commonwealth, white settlers such as themselves were actually better suited to the modern task of empire. Such a settler political cosmology with empire at its center ultimately led Australians to claim an empire of their own in the Pacific Islands, complete with its own, unique imperial governmentality.
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Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough overview of behaviour and welfare of companion and farm animals, including fish. The introductory section has been completely revised, with all following chapters updated, redesigned and improved to reflect our changing understanding. This edition includes: - New and revised chapters on climate change and sustainability, ethics, and philosophy to ensure that the book provides the latest information in a changing world; - New information on human interactions with other animal species, big data, modern technologies, brain function, emotions and behaviour; - Solutions and advice for common abnormal behaviours. Written by a world-leading expert and key opinion leader in animal behaviour and welfare, this text provides a highly accessible guide to the subject. It is an essential foundation for any veterinary, animal science, animal behaviour or welfare-focused undergraduate or graduate course.
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Stanley Cavell: Philosophy, literature, and criticism is the first book to offer a comprehensive examination of the relationship between the celebrated philosophical work of Stanley Cavell and the discipline of literary criticism. In this volume, the editors have assembled an impressive range of interlocutors who set out to explore the shape and substance of Stanley Cavell's persistent acknowledgement of the literary as a category in which, and through which, philosophical work can be undertaken. A number of essays address his engagements with modernism, tragedy, and romanticism, while others consider Cavell's own aesthetic modes as a writer. Stanley Cavell: Philosophy, literature, and criticism will be of interest to all those who are concerned with the ways in which the reading of literature, and the practice of philosophy, might continue both to influence each other across disciplinary boundaries, and to challenge the internal topographies of those disciplines. ;
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This work explores the idea of the Celt and the definition of the so-called "Celtic Fringe" over the last 300 years. It is an in-depth study of the literary and cultural representation of Ireland, Scotland and Wales over this period, and is based on a wide-ranging grasp of issues of national identity and state formation. The idea of the Celt and Celticism is once again highly fashionable. Is there such a common Celtic heritage? What is the place of the "Celtic Fringe" in British identity? Pittock begins by assessing the term "Celtic" itself, by questioning its validity, going on to examine its historic uses and heroic notions of Scotland's past. The Celtic Revival of the late 19th century is examined in detail together with its impact on Irish nationalism. Pittock asks how far the "Celtic" experience in Britain can be described as a colonial one, and examines the importance of the Celtic languages in preserving a sense of identity. Contemporary issues such as the literary language of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and the growth of modern Scottish nationalism are also considered. ;
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Begleite Noa und ihre Geschwister Julian und Maite auf eine unvergessliche Reise durch die magischen Meere von Astra, einer wandernden Zauberinsel voller Geheimnisse und alter Magie. In "Noa und die Sprache der Geister" entführt uns Heather Fawcett in eine Welt, in der Magie noch atmet und Abenteuer hinter jeder Welle lauert. Nachdem ihre Familie von der Macht vertrieben wurde, sucht Julian nach einem Weg, seinen Thron zurückzuerobern und stößt dabei auf eine vergessene Magie, die ihn jedoch in Gefahr bringt, von Dunkelheit verzehrt zu werden. Währenddessen entdeckt Noa, dass nicht ihr Bruder, sondern sie selbst die wahre Macht besitzt, den Zauber zu sprechen. Zwischen Piratenangriffen, der Begegnung mit Geistern und der Flucht vor dunklen Magiern müssen die Geschwister entscheiden, wie weit sie für die Familie und die Wahrheit gehen würden. Gelistet bei Antolin. Fesselnde Fantasy-Handlung: Eine mitreißende Geschichte voller Abenteuer, dunkler Magie und der unerschütterlichen Kraft der Familie. Starke weibliche Protagonistin: Noa, eine Heldin, die mit Mut, Intelligenz und einem tiefen Verständnis für Magie glänzt. Reichhaltige, magische Welt: Entdecke die wandernden Inseln von Astra, bevölkert von Drachen, Ottern, Geistern und Piraten. Themen von Diversität und Identität: Das Buch greift aktuelle Themen auf und verwebt sie geschickt in eine Welt, in der jeder seinen Platz finden kann. Für Fans von Cornelia Funke und Nevermoor: Ein Muss für Liebhaber von tiefgründigen Fantasy-Welten und charismatischen Charakteren. Illustrationen, die zum Träumen einladen: Begleitet von den zauberhaften Vignetten von Martina Hoffmann, die der Geschichte zusätzliche Tiefe verleihen. Lehrreiche Aspekte: Neben der Unterhaltung bietet das Buch wertvolle Einblicke in die Bedeutung von Geschwisterliebe und den Mut, das Richtige zu tun. Perfektes Geschenk: Ob für Mädchen ab 10 Jahren, die starke Heldinnen und fantastische Abenteuer lieben, oder als spannende Lektüre für die ganze Familie. Entdecke weitere Fantasy-Abenteuer von Heather Fawcett: Ember Drachentochter Die Schule am wilden Drachenwald Fuchs und Feuer
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Sam Hanna (1903-96), a pioneering filmmaker from Burnley, Lancashire, was dubbed the 'Lowry of filmmaking' by BBC broadcaster Brian Redhead in the 1980s. The well-meant label stuck, even though it misses the variety of Hanna's remarkable output. Hanna's intimate glimpses into the lives of strangers enable us to imagine the possible stories that lie behind the images. Away from mid-century exponents of documentary filmmaking and photography, Hanna shows us humanity and a microcosm of a world in change, where his subjects are caught up in issues far beyond their grasp that we, as onlookers years later, encounter and see afresh. Written and curated by historian Heather Norris Nicholson, Round our way combines stills, essays and archive photography to document Hanna's unique visual record on film, particularly in northern England, but also further afield, during decades of profound change.
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What a disaster! Snöfrid’s stream has disappeared during the night! Without water there can be no porridge, and Snöfrid doesn’t have to think twice. This problem must be solved immediately! The hunt for water begins with a wet meeting at the pond of the little nymph Flumina, but when it turns into a hunt for the mysterious river pearl, involving a submersible boat, the story quickly becomes an underwater adventure, and who knows how it will end? Magical adventure, great fun for boys and girls, by Spiegel bestselling author Andreas H. Schmachtl.
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In "Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin" nimmt uns Heather Camlot mit auf eine inspirierende Reise durch 15 wahre Geschichten von Menschen, die sich auf mutige und kreative Weise gegen Krieg und Gewalt gestellt haben. Von Soldaten, die sich weigern, Waffen zu tragen, bis hin zu Kampfpiloten, die Blumensamen statt Bomben abwerfen – dieses Buch ist eine Hommage an die Kraft der Fantasie und den unerschütterlichen Glauben an den Frieden. Illustriert mit Humor und Tiefe, bietet es jungen Leser*innen und ihren Familien eine neue Perspektive auf die Möglichkeiten, Konflikte ohne Gewalt zu lösen und die Welt gemeinsam zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. Heather Camlots 'Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin' ist mehr als nur ein Buch – es ist ein Aufruf, zu träumen, zu hinterfragen und aktiv zu werden. Es beweist, dass Fantasie und Mut mächtige Werkzeuge im Kampf gegen Krieg und Ungerechtigkeit sind. Einzigartiger Ansatz gegen Krieg: Das Buch präsentiert außergewöhnliche wahre Geschichten, die zeigen, wie Einzelpersonen und Gruppen auf innovative Weisen gegen Krieg und für den Frieden eintreten. Förderung von Toleranz und Vielfalt: Durch die Erzählungen verschiedener Kulturen und Hintergründe fördert das Buch Verständnis und Respekt für die Vielfalt der menschlichen Erfahrung. Inspiriert zu aktivem Engagement: Junge Leser*innen werden ermutigt, über ihre eigene Rolle in der Gesellschaft nachzudenken und sich aktiv für Frieden und Gerechtigkeit einzusetzen. Unterstützt kritisches Denken: Mit Fragen und Herausforderungen regt "Stell dir vor, es ist Krieg und keiner geht hin" dazu an, gängige Annahmen zu hinterfragen und eigene Standpunkte zu entwickeln. Wertvolles Bildungsmaterial: Ideal als Schullektüre und für Bildungsprojekte, bietet es tiefe Einblicke in ethische Fragen und die Bedeutung von Zivilcourage. Motivierend und Hoffnung gebend: Das Buch macht Mut und zeigt, dass jeder Mensch, unabhängig von Alter oder Hintergrund, einen Unterschied machen kann. Berührend und humorvoll illustriert: Die Illustrationen ergänzen die Texte perfekt und machen die Lektüre zu einem visuell ansprechenden Erlebnis. Perfektes Geschenk: Ein inspirierendes Geschenkbuch für junge Menschen, die sich für Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und eine bessere Welt interessieren.
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Russia and the other republics of the former USSR are now more accessible than at any other time in history. In the future, the forest resource of Russia, easily the greatest of any country in the world, will become even more globally important both environmentally and commercially.This new dictionary incorporates an updated and enlarged version of the first Russian-English edition, published in 1966, plus an entirely new English-Russian section of similar size. It contains many new terms, species names, acronyms and abbreviations to account for the great changes which have taken place in Russian forestry in terms of mechanization, woodworking technology, forest management and economics, environmental pollution and conservation. A list of the botanical names of trees and shrubs, with their Russian and English equivalents has also been included.The book has been compiled by Dr William Linnard, former Assistant Director of the Commonwealth Forestry Bureau, with over forty years’ experience of abstracting and translating forestry literature and David Darrah-Morgan, M.A. (Translation), a full-time translator, specializing in forestry and related fields.
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Heather Fawcetts "Die Schule am wilden Drachenwald" entführt Leser*innen ab 10 Jahren in die faszinierende Welt von Autumn Malog, die als Monsterhüterin an der magischen Zauberschule Ingelnook arbeitet. Während Autumn sich nach einem Platz als Schülerin sehnt, wird ihr Leben auf den Kopf gestellt, als ihr Zwillingsbruder Winter spurlos verschwindet. Entgegen den Gerüchten um den gefürchteten Schattendrachen glaubt Autumn, dass ihr Bruder noch am Leben ist. Ihre Suche nach Antworten führt sie zu einer unerwarteten Allianz mit dem talentierten Zauberschüler Cai Morrigan. Gemeinsam enthüllen sie dunkle Geheimnisse und stellen sich dem schrecklichen Schattendrachen. Fawcett kreiert eine Welt voller Magie, Mysterien und unerwarteter Wendungen, die junge Leserinnen in ihren Bann zieht. Dieses Abenteuer besticht durch liebenswerte Charaktere, Humor und eine packende Handlung, die zeigt, wie Mut, Freundschaft und Entschlossenheit die dunkelsten Herausforderungen überwinden können. Einzigartige Fantasy-Welt: Tauche ein in eine fesselnde Welt voller Magie, geheimnisvoller Monster und mutiger Helden. Spannende Handlung: Ein packendes Abenteuer mit überraschenden Wendungen hält Leser*innen bis zur letzten Seite in Atem. Starke Charakterentwicklung: Die tiefgründigen und sympathischen Charaktere wachsen mit ihren Herausforderungen und inspirieren junge Leser*innen. Themen, die bewegen: Die Geschichte thematisiert wichtige Werte wie Freundschaft, Mut und die Bedeutung von Familie, eingebettet in ein magisches Abenteuer. Internationale Begeisterung: Heather Fawcett, als „Rising Star“ international gefeiert, bietet mit diesem Buch ein weiteres Meisterwerk ihrer fantasievollen Schreibkunst.
